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<br />Select Large Project Summaries
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<br />The following recovery projects were completed in Florida as a result of the 2004 and 2005 storm seasons. Project
<br />descriptions and select problems that were encountered, along with our actions toward solutions, are presented.
<br />Production summary statistics as well as contract owner contact information is also included. The management
<br />structure for each was consistent with the structure as outlined in our proposal. Further, the response and mobilization
<br />efforts for each mirrored our standard operating procedures and plans for mobilization, also presented herein in detail.
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<br />As with all recovery projects, there are unique challenges that require creative solutions---even when proven operating
<br />procedures are followed. Each disaster event is unique and, as such, may warrant special and specific response
<br />methodologies. The most vital and often most challenging aspect of any response and recovery effort is initial
<br />communication and coordination. Following this, generally, is specific logistics, public information control, and
<br />environmental considerations, such as designation of eligible roads and debris, prioritizing collection zones,
<br />dissemination of accurate project information, hazardous materials spills, fires, air and groundwater pollution, noise
<br />pollution and disposal/landfill capacity concerns, amongst many others.
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<br />With careful pre-planning and astute project decision makers, these challenges are typically minimized to serve the best
<br />interest of all stakeholders. AshBritt, as an experienced and seasoned full-service disaster response and recovery firm,
<br />has the expertise, resources, networking capabilities and wherewithal to meet these challenges head-on.
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<br />Project:
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<br />Charlotte County, Florida
<br />Hurricane Charley, August 2004
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<br />Hurricane Charley made landfall on the coastline of Charlotte County causing extreme damage to buildings, vehicles,
<br />marine vessels, infrastructure and vegetation. AshBritt management arrived four hours after landfall and began
<br />immediately mobilizing resources to the area. We were tasked straightaway with emergency road clearance, temporary
<br />roofing and drying-in services. We completed ROW debris segregation and collection, site development, debris
<br />reduction and disposal, including work on Federal aid roads under the FHW A Emergency Relief Program. We also
<br />removed hazardous trees and stumps and debris from canals. All tasks were completed timely and as expected. We also
<br />successfully field tested our Debris Information Management System (DIMS), and were able to thoroughly track and
<br />compile all salient project data, including the proper segregation of debris collection data ascribed to County and
<br />FHWA roads.
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<br />Owing to the number of hurricanes, however, during 2004, FEMA opened an ad hoc Florida field office to handle the
<br />significant project work from the various presidential declarations. Although AshBritt had been involved with the
<br />closeout of many past projects, the Charlotte County closeout in comparison has taken an inordinate amount of time to
<br />finalize owing to FEMA post-audit procedures. AshBritt's field recovery operations were concluded back in June 2005,
<br />yet the project still remains open to date. The County attributes this unforeseen problem as stemming from the various
<br />assignments of FEMA project officers and the significant workload FEMA has had in processing the multitude of
<br />applicant's requests for reimbursement from that 2004 season.
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<br />In conducting the closeout process, the County has had multiple requests from FEMA for documentation that has been
<br />previously submitted a number of times. This documentation includes: truck certifications, load ticket data, and
<br />contractor invoices. Though the use of our proprietary Debris Information Management System (DIMS), we have made
<br />garnering this information easily manageable. We have provided our client's personnel and all project officers assigned
<br />by FEMA user rights to our system, allowing for instantaneous access to this requested data. This has been very helpful
<br />to Charlotte County in eliminating the additional administrative burden of having to handle boxes upon boxes of
<br />archived files, and allowing them to continue in their regular non-disaster duties.
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<br />The actual project duration was 7 months, with an approximate value of$49 million.
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<br />Charlotte County Project Statistics
<br />CateQorv Amount
<br />Subcontractors 132
<br />Total Trucks (Collection) 690
<br />Total Trucks (Disoosal) 203
<br />Total Cubic Yardaae 1,888,572
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<br />AshBritl, Inc. I Sunny Isles Beach, FL I RFP No. 08-07-01
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